Capex (BUE:CAPX) Beneish M-Score: -2.40 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


BUE:CAPX Capex SA BUE:CAPX
74 GF Score
Price ARS4,230.00
GF Value ARS5,271.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Capex Beneish M-Score?

Capex BUE:CAPX -2.76% 74 Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:CAPX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS5,271.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Capex ranks worse than 67.76% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.4 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Capex's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:CAPX' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.79   Med: -2.16   Max: 1.41
Current: -2.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Capex was 1.41. The lowest was -3.79. And the median was -2.16.


Capex Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capex's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Capex Beneish M-Score Chart

Capex Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.47 -2.04 -2.00 -2.27 -3.23

Capex Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.70 -3.23 -2.01 -3.24 -2.40

BUE:CAPX vs COP, EOG, OXY: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Capex's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Capex Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Capex's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capex's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Capex Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Capex for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.4218+0.528 * 1.5733+0.404 * 0.9997+0.892 * 0.7438+0.115 * 1.8489
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.9302+4.679 * -0.098113-0.327 * 1.1082
=-2.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Jan26) TTM:Last Year (Jan25) TTM:
Total Receivables was ARS67,566 Mil.
Revenue was 139770.583 + 120885.926 + 111864.367 + 17669.89 = ARS390,191 Mil.
Gross Profit was 19277.839 + 37179.079 + 40708.992 + -15758.708 = ARS81,407 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS204,258 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS1,527,328 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS1,223,222 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS146,221 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS49,963 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS315,776 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS480,932 Mil.
Net Income was 16993.647 + -20584.786 + -21060.528 + -31230.477 = ARS-55,882 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ARS0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 7034.75 + 68205.05 + -14491.334 + 33219.786 = ARS93,968 Mil.
Total Receivables was ARS63,886 Mil.
Revenue was 124627.116 + 138767.736 + 99136.076 + 162034.091 = ARS524,565 Mil.
Gross Profit was 42152.104 + 38185.7 + 33566.853 + 58279.095 = ARS172,184 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS130,297 Mil.
Total Assets was ARS1,148,806 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ARS943,387 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ARS232,046 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ARS72,209 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS160,635 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS380,130 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(67566.066 / 390190.766) / (63886.053 / 524565.019)
=0.173162 / 0.121789
=1.4218

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(172183.752 / 524565.019) / (81407.202 / 390190.766)
=0.328241 / 0.208634
=1.5733

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (204257.664 + 1223221.65) / 1527327.554) / (1 - (130297.336 + 943387.038) / 1148806.197)
=0.065374 / 0.065391
=0.9997

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=390190.766 / 524565.019
=0.7438

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(232046.241 / (232046.241 + 943387.038)) / (146220.893 / (146220.893 + 1223221.65))
=0.197413 / 0.106774
=1.8489

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(49962.614 / 390190.766) / (72209.446 / 524565.019)
=0.128047 / 0.137656
=0.9302

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((480932.496 + 315775.858) / 1527327.554) / ((380130.127 + 160634.622) / 1148806.197)
=0.521636 / 0.470719
=1.1082

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-55882.144 - 0 - 93968.252) / 1527327.554
=-0.098113

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Capex has a M-score of -2.40 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 mean?
Capex (BUE:CAPX) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Capex and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capex ranks #557 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Capex's Beneish M-Score too high?
Capex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Based on the distribution chart, Capex ranks #557 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Capex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capex's Beneish M-Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Capex ranks #557 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Capex in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Capex and its competitors. Capex's current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capex (BUE:CAPX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5,271.65, compared to a current price of ARS4,230.00 — trading 19.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.40. Capex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capex (BUE:CAPX), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.40 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Capex (BUE:CAPX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS4,230.00 is trading 19.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS5,271.65. GuruFocus considers Capex to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CAPX:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.40
  • GF Value™: ARS5,271.65 vs. price of ARS4,230.00 (19.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:CAPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Capex Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Carlos F. Melo 630, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires, ARG, 1638
Capex SA is an Argentina based company predominantly engaged in generation of electricity. It operates in the business segments of Oil and Gas which consists the exploration, production and sale of oil and gas, Energy which is engaged in electric power generation, LPG which involves the production and sale of gas derived liquid fuel, and Renewable energies segment which consists of wind electric power generation activities, Hydrogen Energy which involves generation of electric power with hydrogen activities, and Oxygen which includes the oxygen production and sale operations. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Oil and Gas segment.
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